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Overall rating

5 / 5

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BACK TO THE FUTURE

PostedOctober 16, 2015

kandinsky

fromNew York. Hudson Valley.

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

This is a slightly older game, 2013, and i enjoyed it immensely and am giving it five stars.
Reviewing is not simple. I should say that I was predisposed to like this game by three factors at least. One that the Grail literature is something I have spent a good deal of time with and any story that has Merlin and Nimue in it has my attention from the start. The idea that Nimue is the daughter of ...Show more

This is a slightly older game, 2013, and i enjoyed it immensely and am giving it five stars.
Reviewing is not simple. I should say that I was predisposed to like this game by three factors at least. One that the Grail literature is something I have spent a good deal of time with and any story that has Merlin and Nimue in it has my attention from the start. The idea that Nimue is the daughter of Vivien is not in accord with the literature in which Nimue and Vivien (and some would add Morgan) are names of a single character, loved by Merlin. Well that to the side. The character of Merlin was at least not absurd and I enjoyed the story.
Secondly it was a week when I needed diversion and was thankful to have the game on the computer.
Thirdly predisposed now to like almost any slightly older game because the new ones lately seem to me so sadly lacking in features of interest.
But setting aside all this , I think it really is quite a good game and you likely will enjoy it too. The Time travel back and forth takes a bit of getting used to but in fact assures us of not being bogged down interminably in one place.
The graphics are great and the story somehow brightly colored to match. I like the conclusion very much indeed, it is , in Tolkien's word a "eucatstrophe', an ending with real resolution.
But there is no reason to play the bonus chapter which is no more than prequel to the main story.

I call this Back to the Future not only for the time travel aspect but in the hope that somehow the fun and interest of games past may be added to the techniques of games present to make better games future.

"Why do we always seek to add what we once had to what we now have?" goes a wise old lament. But in fact that is what i want for HOPA games and ,developers, make the most of it! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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this is the bomb

PostedJanuary 14, 2013

tracyrose

fromexeter nh

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I don't see why this game didn't get better scores. I loved the time travel and the graphics are beyond compare. Its not a super hard game I agree, but I play games for fun, not to get a headache. I really enjoyed the demo and bought it right away. there was NONE of the boring 'fix the well' and broken down car startscene that are so overused. I felt like a kid again playing it, very beautiful and ...Show more

I don't see why this game didn't get better scores. I loved the time travel and the graphics are beyond compare. Its not a super hard game I agree, but I play games for fun, not to get a headache. I really enjoyed the demo and bought it right away. there was NONE of the boring 'fix the well' and broken down car startscene that are so overused. I felt like a kid again playing it, very beautiful and inventive game. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Great HO game!

PostedJanuary 13, 2013

Jeriann64

fromSeymour, Texas

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

As with the other 2 Time mystery games, this one is also a winner. The graphics, music, etc. are very well done. I will probably buy this game, as I bought the first 2. The HO scenes are pretty easy, but it doesn't take away from the game. I would recommend it.

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Hope this is not the final

PostedFebruary 1, 2013

skborneman

fromChicago, IL USA

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Loved this game, a change from the ordinary and enjoyed every single minute of it. The story line was great and kept your interest, hope another one comes out soon would buy without even playing the demo !! Great Game

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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I always love time mysteries

PostedJanuary 17, 2013

Gyongy

fromAshland, OR

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

Another game I like lot, always looking for more. This one was fun and good quality graphics.

I recommend this game!

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4 / 5

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Time Mysteries: The Final Enigma - CE

PostedJanuary 13, 2013

JulieJay

fromWashington, Tyne & Wear, England

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Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Brain Teaser, Puzzle

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure

Gameplay was really smooth.

Graphics very clear.

Puzzles - good fun.

HO scenes - find by word list - interactive (or opt to play match 3 game).

Map - yes and transportable - shows active areas.

Tasks - yes in the form of objectives.

Any hidden extras i.e. morphing - No.

Voiceovers - good.

Inventory - doesn't lock in place.

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Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure

Gameplay was really smooth.

Graphics very clear.

Puzzles - good fun.

HO scenes - find by word list - interactive (or opt to play match 3 game).

Map - yes and transportable - shows active areas.

Tasks - yes in the form of objectives.

Any hidden extras i.e. morphing - No.

Voiceovers - good.

Inventory - doesn't lock in place.

My verdict - I am going to enjoy playing this game but without any hidden extras then IMO was not CE material and will buy SE with PCC. Show less

I recommend this game!

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4 / 5

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Travel back in time to save our world....

PostedJanuary 13, 2013

majageorg

fromBlack Forest - Germany

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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I loved the last „Time Mysteries - The ancient Spectres“!! Great gameplay, fantastic graphics; similar to this one. We have two modes to choose from, a helpful diary with tasklist. Hint is also useful outside HOS; showing you the direction where to go. And what I love most is the Portable Time Device, which is also a map; allowing you to travel back in time to change history by solving several ...Show more

I loved the last „Time Mysteries - The ancient Spectres“!! Great gameplay, fantastic graphics; similar to this one. We have two modes to choose from, a helpful diary with tasklist. Hint is also useful outside HOS; showing you the direction where to go. And what I love most is the Portable Time Device, which is also a map; allowing you to travel back in time to change history by solving several puzzles which finally will rescue our world… We find lots of HOS with interaction. Very nice designed minigames, not too challenging. - But: Even though I love this game, I’ll wait for the SE, as the bonus-content isn’t sufficient for me; There are no collectables/ achievements… Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Interesting but way too easy!!!

PostedJanuary 13, 2013

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I liked the story and was disappointed the demo is over but not interesting enough to buy the CE. The map tells you where to go next so that is easy and the HO games were also easy as were the puzzles. Why would you need a strategy Guide? I may consider this when the SE comes out, but this just seems not challenging enough, even though I dislike puzzles so this worked fine for me there, but the ...Show more

I liked the story and was disappointed the demo is over but not interesting enough to buy the CE. The map tells you where to go next so that is easy and the HO games were also easy as were the puzzles. Why would you need a strategy Guide? I may consider this when the SE comes out, but this just seems not challenging enough, even though I dislike puzzles so this worked fine for me there, but the HOs and where to go next were not challenging at all. Show less

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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good not great

PostedMay 9, 2013

neilskinut

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

The game has good voice over and music. The hint button works great. The HOS are not hard at all and the puzzles are pretty good. Some do not give good instructions at all. My only complaint is that the flow after a short while takes you all over the place and it get hard to keep up with what is going on. I like a good flow and not going all over the place looking for things.

I recommend this game!

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4 / 5

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Relaxing Game

PostedJanuary 14, 2013

cindybuns

fromWoodhaven, New York, USA

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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I have the previous game which I enjoyed so I got this one as well. I found the previous game to be a better CE than this one, there was a but more tension in it, this one seemed a bit on the light side; though good for a rainy afternoon.

SPOILER--note in the bedroom in Russia do the HOS first otherwise you will get stuck. I like to float around the rooms first and did a puzzle first instead of ...Show more

I have the previous game which I enjoyed so I got this one as well. I found the previous game to be a better CE than this one, there was a but more tension in it, this one seemed a bit on the light side; though good for a rainy afternoon.

SPOILER--note in the bedroom in Russia do the HOS first otherwise you will get stuck. I like to float around the rooms first and did a puzzle first instead of the HOS to get an object; game would not go any further and I had to start over!

Good Things
1--graphics, cut scenes, voices
2--transporter map (beam me up Scotty)
3--hint points you in the direction you need (no refill time) though if you use it in an HOS it must refill.
4--HOS not too dark and items were not too small you could also switch to a match 3

Bad Things
1--some puzzles too easy
2--bonus game didn't follow the track of how main game ended
3--game was too short for a CE
4--must do HOS 1st when entering a scene otherwise game gets stuck (see above) Show less

I recommend this game!

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